Pan Seared Tuna Patties Recipe

These delectable tuna patties make a great Weight Watchers lunch recipe. Pan seared until crisp and golden on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. Try topping with a slice of reduced fat cheddar cheese for an added flavor boost.

Ingredients

2 5-6oz cans chunk light tuna in water, drained

3 scallions, diced

1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped

1 jalapeno, seeded and diced

1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs

1 egg white

1 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise

2 tbsp plain, nonfat Greek yogurt

Juice from ½ a lemon

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet, set over medium high heat.

In a medium sized bowl, combine all remaining ingredients. Using a 1/3 cup measure of tuna mixture, tuna mixture, shape into 8 patties, and place into skillet, working in batches as necessary to avoid over-crowding pan. Using fingers or a spatula, gently flatten tuna patty to about ¼” thick.

Cook tuna patties until crisp and golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side.